Allied Forces Break Into Italian Hills Near Naples
Allied Fifth Army under Lt. Gen. Mark W. Clark fought onto hills overlooking the plain of Naples in a fierce day and night offensive aided by heavy artillery. Air and ground units reported destroying 19 Junkers transports and damaging 10 more in Corsica and Elba operations. The advance, supported by fierce mountain fighting and mule-supported logistics, left German forces retiring toward higher ground as Allied reports claim 2,000 German prisoners captured since Salerno landing on Sept 9. Casualties were described as heavy for the enemy while Allied losses were comparatively light.
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North Africa
Mark W. Clark
Fifth Army
Naples
Corsica
Elba
Tunisia
Sicily
Clark
Vesu- Viles du A
Salerno
Tae
Bandon
Italy
Adriatic
Tire Sales Stopped By Office Of Price Administration
Washington reports the Office of Price Administration halted issuance of grade and tire rotating certificates to A and La By gasoline ration book holders. This action ends the related certificate program and affects tire purchasing and distribution for rationed drivers.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
Sunk On Tie At Longen
A Tonga broadcast reported by the Associated Press claimed Japanese planes sank three Allied cruisers, two destroyers, and a medium transport during the Allied landing north of Finschhafen on Wednesday. Confirmation of the losses was not obtained.
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Tonga
Finschhafen Wed- Nesd
State adopts new hospital aid plan for unpaying patients
A state plan will extend free hospital care to parents unable to pay at fifteen state aided Baltimore hospitals and sixteen in the county starting October 1. Frederick City Hospital is the sole Frederick County institution included. The plan, administered by the State Department of Public Welfare with local Welfare Board oversight, requires each applicant to be certified as eligible. If approved, the hospital receives 3.00 per day for room and care. medicines and other services may not be covered.
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Baltimore
Frederick County
Frederick City
Bormeraytas
C.bilgeey Yea
Tits Hospital
Iatal
Windowless Storage Building Lost In Fire In New Haven
A major fire at Yale Cold Storage Corpora l building in New Haven destroyed a windowless fireproof warehouse owned by Benjamin T. Lassman. Firemen worked nearly 24 hours, made multiple holes in brick walls, and treated or hospitalized several firefighters. Lassman estimates losses at 4 million dollars. The blaze, described as the most baffling in city history, consumed flammable contents though the structure remained intact.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
Benjamin T. Lassman
Ning
Plans to Issue New Gasoline Ration Books
The county War Price and Rationing Board announced plans to issue new gasoline ration books that become valid after the present coupons expire November 21. Applications for basic mileage renewals start Monday at OPA tire inspection stations, main Rationing Board office, Emmitsburg town office, and Brunswick sugar depot, in person only.
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Emmitsburg
Brunswick
Tsee Haighpees
Esard
William B. Connally
OPA
R. S. Capeland
Unissosti¢n
Ancakers
Caneeland
Gasoline Fire Brought Under Control Across Nine Cities
Fire from nine cities was contained today after gasoline leaked from derailed tanks surged into storm sewers and flowed toward a boiler facility and rail yard, threatening the north central region.Authorities restored control as cleanup began and investigations continued into the derailment and fuel spill.
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Boer Company
Outbuilding Fire Damages Property. No Occupants Home
A fire damaged an outbuilding used to store wood at a residence. No one was at home when the blaze occurred. A bagster was used to extinguish the fire. No known injuries or other details were reported. Damaged property and responders are listed by local authorities.
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Mean
Outbuddins Bae Aaska
Toe Uniteds
Cs Trayek Company
Ike Escorts Armistice News From Malta Visit
Clark Lee recounts a whirlwind day with General Eisenhower at the Allied command post on September 11. The report covers Eisenhower approving armistice negotiations access, a flight to observe the Italian fleet at sea near Malta, and a driven chase back to headquarters as the press files the first installments of the armistice story.
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Associated Dress
Eisenhower
Hollywood
Dwight D
Salerno
Admiral Cunningham
Italy
Ike
Air
Marshall Yidder
Dave Brown
Reuters
Oppenheim
Nlew
Vittoria Veneto
Italia
Cunningham
Habana Bat
Malta
Didaka
Mediterranean
Eisenoswer
Seven American Planes Made Landing In Russia
Moscow reports that seven American planes landed on Soviet territory in Kamennka on September 12, the anniversary of the Kuril island bombing. An intelligence official described the raid and said five planes were presumed lost while five others possibly reached safety after engine trouble forced the landings.
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Russia
Moscow
Kamenatka
Kurila Island
Leda
Eda
Leon
Tend
Tne Resian
Lee
Italian Refugees Strain Swiss Border Policy
Swiss officials report up to 20 000 civil and military refugees from Italy have arrived amid rising immigration pressures. Neue Zürcher Zeitung cites the Federal Council opposing unlimited entry to avoid future leaders at frontier posts and potential shifts in policy along the central Swiss frontier.
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Bern
Switzerland
Italy
Neue Zuerener Zeitung
Federal Council
Delivery Service Curtailed On October 11
An announcement details reduced home deliveries as authorities limit service. No line day deliveries and caps on milk and beverage imports affect grocers, wholesalers, and retailers. Separate notices mention a Virginia real estate sale and a stalled repair decision referred to local officials.
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Oliverigs
Feeorrigk
Lagi
Evacuation of Smolensk Seen As Major German Loss
German high command announced Smolensk evacuation from the central front, marking a Soviet victory as Nazis pulled back from the great base city 210 miles northeast of Vyazma. Reports say bridges and crossroads were blown after withdrawal while Red Army gains mounted in heavy fighting along the Dnieper and near Leningrad.
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London
Geraint Droge
Smolensk
Russkus
Red Army
Vievain
Moscow
DNB
Associated Press
Trostavl
Sol Smulensk
Hera
Freedom of Worship in Russia Sparks Clergy Debate
Fragmented notes discuss freedom of worship in Russia after statements by church leaders. The text mentions bishops, primates, and government concerns about church control and national policy during a period of tension.
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Tia
Russia
Barnhart Reports On Hood College Vesper Service
Dr William R Barnhart describes the opening vesper service at Hood College on Sunday afternoon. The seniors plan their annual Swing Out parade in caps and gowns as they march to the auditorium for the year’s event.
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William R. Barnhart
Brodhest
Lauditorium
Anti Loitering Law On Books In Frederick City
Police report several cases filed under a local anti loitering ordinance noted as applicable to both adults and children. The measure carries fines from 1.00 dollars and up and possible imprisonment for nonpayment. Officials debate whether the law should extend to parents of loitering youths and broaden enforcement.
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Frederick City
Mona
Nicely Ting Bain
Gidren
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